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![[VOL IV] THE FORTRESS OF TERROR, TING-HAI](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/the-fortress-of-terror-ting-hai-dinghai-zhoushan-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ebrandard-2X55NDY.jpg)
[VOL IV] THE FORTRESS OF TERROR, TING-HAI
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THE FORTRESS OF TERROR, TING-HAI （*Vide Vol. I. p. 91. Vol. II. p. 43, & 52. Vol. III. p. 53.） Cover Image: The Fortress of Terror, Ting-hai / DingHai ZhouShan ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NDY *Dinghai Ancient City is a thousand-year-old historical city with numerous…
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![[VOL III] A DEVOTEE CONSULTING THE STICKS OF FATE](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/a-devotee-consulting-the-sticks-of-fate-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-aug-fox-2WXT7T8.jpg)
[VOL III] A DEVOTEE CONSULTING THE STICKS OF FATE
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A DEVOTEE CONSULTING THE STICKS OF FATE Cover Image: A Devotee consulting the Sticks of Fate / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by Aug Fox – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7T8 *Chinese divination, often referred to as “casting or consulting the I Ching” or “casting the hexagrams,” is an ancient method of fortune-telling and…
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![[VOL III] A MARRIAGE PROCESSION – AT THE BLUE-CLOUD CREEK](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/marriage-procession-at-the-blue-cloud-creek-chin-keang-foo-zhenjiang-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-s-bradshaw-2X55N89.jpg)
[VOL III] A MARRIAGE PROCESSION – AT THE BLUE-CLOUD CREEK
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A MARRIAGE PROCESSION AT THE BLUE-CLOUD CREEK Cover Image: Marriage Procession at the Blue-Cloud Creek, Chin-keang-foo / ZhenJiang JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S. Bradshaw – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N89 *The scene of ancient Chinese gentry and wealthy families’ weddings is typically solemn and grand, encompassing a series of traditional rituals…
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![[VOL III] AN ITINERANT BARBER](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/an-itinerant-barber-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-aug-fox-2WXT7NX.jpg)
[VOL III] AN ITINERANT BARBER
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AN ITINERANT BARBER Cover Image: An Itinerant Barber / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by Aug Fox – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7NX *During the Qing Dynasty, the term “shave the head” referred to the hairstyle requirements imposed by the Qing government on Han Chinese. The Manchu people, who founded the Qing Dynasty, traditionally…
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![[VOL III] CAP-VENDER’S SHOP, CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cap-venders-shop-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wfloyd-2WXT7N3.jpg)
[VOL III] CAP-VENDER’S SHOP, CANTON
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CAP-VENDER’S SHOP, CANTON Cover Image: The Western Gate of Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7N3 *The hat culture of the Qing Dynasty was very diverse, with many different hats representing various social statuses and classes. For example, officials wore round-top hats, civil officials wore…
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![[VOL III] THE GROTTO OF CAMOENS, MACAO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-grotto-of-camoens-macao-macau-china-from-a-drawing-in-the-possession-of-sir-geo-staunton-bart-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-s-bradshaw-2WXT7F6.jpg)
[VOL III] THE GROTTO OF CAMOENS, MACAO
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THE GROTTO OF CAMOENS, MACAO Cover Image: The Grotto of Camoens, Macao / Macau China / From a Drawing in the possession of Sir Geo. Staunton, Bart Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S. Bradshaw – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7F6 *This famous historical site in Macau is located in the White Pigeon Nest Garden on…
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![[VOL II] PAVILION OF THE STAR OF HOPE, TONG-CHOW](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/pavilion-of-the-star-of-hope-tong-chow-old-summer-palace-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-tturnbull-2X4BD3F.jpg)
[VOL II] PAVILION OF THE STAR OF HOPE, TONG-CHOW
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PAVILION OF THE STAR OF HOPE,TONG-CHOW Cover Image: Pavilion of the Star of Hope, Tong-chow Old Summer Palace / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by T.Turnbull – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3F *The Pavilion of the Star of Hope（KuiXing Tower）is located in the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) in Beijing and was built for…
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![[VOL II] SHOW-ROOM OF A LANTERN MERCHANT, AT PEKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/show-room-of-a-lantern-merchant-at-peking-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-f-fwalker-2X4BD3E.jpg)
[VOL II] SHOW-ROOM OF A LANTERN MERCHANT, AT PEKING
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SHOW-ROOM OF A LANTERN MERCHANT, AT PEKING. Cover Image: Show-room of a Lantern Merchant, at Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by F F.Walker – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3E *Ancient Chinese history is rich in the use of lamps and lanterns. As carriers of light, lamps and lanterns have continued to…
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![[VOL II] THE HEA HILLS, NEAR CHAOU-KING-FOO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-hea-hills-near-chaou-king-foo-zhaoqing-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ebrandard-2X4BD3D.jpg)
[VOL II] THE HEA HILLS, NEAR CHAOU-KING-FOO
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THE HEA HILLS, NEAR CHAOU-KING-FOO Cover Image: The Hea Hills, near Chaou-king-foo / ZhaoQing GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3D *It showcases the natural scenery around Zhaoqing, GuangDong. “Thy tide washed down the blood of yesterday,And all was stainless; and on thy clear streamGlass’d with its…
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![[VOL II] THE PORCELAIN TOWER, NANKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-porcelain-tower-nanking-nanjing-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-hadlard-2X4BD3C.jpg)
[VOL II] THE PORCELAIN TOWER, NANKING
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THE PORCELAIN TOWER, NANKING Cover Image: The Porcelain Tower, Nanking / NanJing JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by H.Adlard – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3C *Postscript From a sketch on the spot by Lieut White Royal Marines./The Porcelain Tower （Lüli Pagoda） of the Grand Bao’en Temple is located in the Qinhuai District of…
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![[VOL II] BOUDOIR AND BEDCHAMBER OF A LADY OF RANK](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/boudoir-and-bedchamber-of-a-lady-of-rank-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wfloyd-2X4BD3B.jpg)
[VOL II] BOUDOIR AND BEDCHAMBER OF A LADY OF RANK
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BOUDOIR AND BEDCHAMBER OF A LADY OF RANK Cover Image: Boudoir and Bedchamber of a Lady of rank / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Floyd – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3B *A noblewoman’s boudoir. “What! woman, the treasure, the gem, the flower!The star that is bright in the wildest hour;The bird that comes…
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![[VOL II] SCENE FROM THE SPECTACLE OF THE SUN AND MOON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/scene-from-the-spectacle-of-the-sun-and-moon-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-rstaines-2WXT7EF.jpg)
[VOL II] SCENE FROM THE SPECTACLE OF THE SUN AND MOON
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SCENE FROM THE SPECTACLE OF THE SUN AND MOON Cover Image: Scene from the spectacle of the “Sun and Moon” / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by R.Staines – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7EF *It showcases the grandeur of traditional Chinese theater performances. “Melancholy is the nurse of frenzy—Therefore they thought it good you…
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![[VOL II] MACAO, FROM THE FORTS OF HEANG-SHAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/macao-from-the-forts-of-heang-shan-zhuhai-guangdong-china-drawn-by-unkown-engraved-by-by-sfisher-2X4BD3A.jpg)
[VOL II] MACAO, FROM THE FORTS OF HEANG-SHAN
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MACAO, FROM THE FORTS OF HEANG-SHAN Cover Image: Jugglers exhibiting in the Court of a Mandarin’s House / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by T.A.Prior – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3A *Heang-shan（Xiang Shan）was a historical county in China, existing from 1152 to 1925. Its primary territory included present-day areas such as Zhongshan, Zhuhai, and…
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![[VOL II] COTTON PLANTATIONS AT NING-PO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cotton-plantarions-at-ning-po-ningbo-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ale-petit-2X4BD33.jpg)
[VOL II] COTTON PLANTATIONS AT NING-PO
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COTTON PLANTATIONS AT NING-PO Cover Image: Cotton Plantations at Ning-po / NingBo ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Le Petit – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD33 *Ningbo is the earliest commercial port in Zhejiang Province. Since the late Ming Dynasty, it has become the center of handwoven cotton textile industry in eastern Zhejiang.…
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![[VOL II] THE KILNS AT KING-TAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-kilns-at-king-tan-jintan-mine-changzhou-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ebenjarmin-2X4BD32.jpg)
[VOL II] THE KILNS AT KING-TAN
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THE KILNS AT KING-TAN Cover Image: The Kilns at King-tan JinTan Mine / ChangZhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Benjarmin – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD32 *Jintan is located in what is now Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province. The primary mineral resources in this area include rock salt, limestone, shale oil, basalt, clay,…
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![[VOL II] JUGGLERS EXHIBITING IN THE COURT OF A MANDARIN’S HOUSE](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jugglers-exhibiting-in-the-court-of-a-mandarins-house-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-taprior-2X4BD31.jpg)
[VOL II] JUGGLERS EXHIBITING IN THE COURT OF A MANDARIN’S HOUSE
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JUGGLERS EXHIBITING IN THE COURT OF A MANDARIN’S HOUSE Cover Image: Jugglers exhibiting in the Court of a Mandarin’s House / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by T.A.Prior – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD31 *Officials’ living scenes. “They say this house is full of cozenage,As nimble jugglers that deceive the eye,Drug-working sorcerers that change…